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Andrew
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 Posted - 04/05/2009 : 15:55:13
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Please arrive ready for a 10.30 a.m. start. The walk is 11 miles. Huntingfield is in Suffolk, about 3 miles from Halesworth. The walk takes us through some Suffolk’s most beautiful undulating countryside along paths, tracks, country lanes and on the edge woodland. The highlight of the route is the path which goes across the Capability Brown designed grounds of Heveningham Hall (one of England’s finest 18th-century stately homes), between the lakes and the hall itself. There are outstanding views of the hall. If time allows at the end of the walk we can have a drink at the village pub.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water to drink. I’d recommend more than 1 litre (I drank 1.5 litres on the recce). There are a few short patches of nettles.
Huntingfield is very easy to find. I would suggest driving from Norwich along the A144, through Bungay, then having driven down the hill into Halesworth, go straight on at the first 2 roundabouts, take the first exit at the 3rd roundabout and continue up the hill out of the town on the B1117. Drive through Walpole and immediately after Heveningham Hall take the turning on the right to Huntingfield. Please park anywhere near the pub, as this is where will start.
It is best to text/phone me on 07726 412415 or post here. Please ensure you allow sufficient time for you’re your journey, so we can all start promptly at 10.30am
I look forward to seeing you. I can give a lift to 3 people from the Diss area.
Andrew
N.B. If anyone is going to bring a dog, please be aware there could be a large flock of sheep with their lambs.
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rpm
457 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2009 : 16:23:18
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Laurence and I hope to be going on this one!
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liam_dsouza
572 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2009 : 17:12:50
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| Won't be making this one I'm afraid Andrew, so you will have a welcome break from my antics! Liam. |
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Jonny Walker
225 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2009 : 17:51:17
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| Don't think I'll be in Suffolk on that day. Would have liked to have gone on this one, because I know the area well and it is very nice around there. Have a good one. |
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julian.white
861 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2009 : 19:15:47
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If anyone is able to offer a lift from Norwich, I'll be there :)
julian. |
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hughbrown
9 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2009 : 23:41:58
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| I might find time to come to this one. |
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Emmab
254 Posts |
Posted - 05/05/2009 : 10:16:30
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Hi Andrew
Would love to come, but away this weekend :(
Hope you are ok
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Gordon
17 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2009 : 12:04:06
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Andrew I would really like to come to this walk.
I will give myself plenty of time to get there this time so as not to cause you any trouble.
Thanks
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sarahdiss
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Posted - 08/05/2009 : 12:41:57
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I would like to go on this walk if I may. I am concerned about the nettles though.
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Andrew
455 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2009 : 15:25:43
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Hi Sarah,
You'll be very welcome. Actually, there are very few nettles, nothing to be too concerned about.
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Edited by - Andrew on 08/05/2009 15:26:27 |
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Andrew
455 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2009 : 15:28:48
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Hi Gordon,
You'll also be very welcome, especially if you can avoid the slow service some are known to receive from Le Petit Chef.
It will be good to meet you at last.
Andrew |
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sarahdiss
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Posted - 09/05/2009 : 10:11:52
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Thank you for your reply, it sounds like a lovely area.
I don't know if I'd be able to deal with nettles, I'll have a think. |
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suz
164 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2009 : 16:18:43
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Hey Andrew,
am really sorry I'm unable to make this one, it looks like a good one and the Heveningham Hall area looks beautiful. I will be attending a 3year olds birthday party......... a room full of screaming children full of E numbers!!!
Have a lovely time,
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hughbrown
9 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2009 : 16:23:50
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I won't be able to make this now. I have to take my cat to the vets on Saturday for him to be castrated, and they have told me it will need to stay in overnight, so I will have to collect him on the Sunday morning.
It's not even my cat really, it's my wifes. Sorry I can't go on the walk, I hope this doesn't cost too much. |
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sarahdiss
8 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2009 : 22:45:00
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I've had a think about the walk, it sounds very good, but I'm allergic to nettles which give me a rash. But I hope to see you all soon, do you do coastal walks?
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julian.white
861 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2009 : 23:16:50
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Yes, the group does do coastal walks, Liam and me (the younger members of the group) are planning one now.
Sorry to hear you can't go because of the nettles, but there are lots which are accessible to you.
Hugh, good luck with the cat operation! Hope he isn't in too much pain afterwards!
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Andrew
455 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2009 : 08:07:48
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Hi Hugh,
Good luck with your cat! I'd like to say something else but as I don't know you.............and your sense of humour will leave it.
Andrew |
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Andrew
455 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2009 : 08:09:54
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Hi Sarah,
I'm glad I mentioned the nettles, so you can avoid a rash.
There were several coastal walks last year.
Hope to see you soon.
Andrew |
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hughbrown
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Posted - 10/05/2009 : 22:11:52
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| Some good news; the wife's cat has gone missing so if we don't find it by Saturday I will be able to partake in your walk. |
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julian.white
861 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2009 : 22:17:17
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| This is all becoming very surreal! Er, good luck with the cat hunting! |
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Andrew
455 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2009 : 22:17:43
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Hugh,
I'm sorry about this 'Classic'. If you do come you'll save yourself the huge non-attendance penalty fine, which you appeared to be concerned about.
Hope you can make it
Andrew |
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hughbrown
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Posted - 10/05/2009 : 22:21:05
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quote:
Originally posted by Andrew
Hugh,
I'm sorry about this 'Classic'. If you do come you'll save yourself the huge non-attendance penalty fine, which you appeared to be concerned about.
Hope you can make it
Andrew
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hughbrown
9 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2009 : 22:24:25
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Do you have to pay to come walking? Is it per car? I might bring my missus if it is to get my money's worth.
Sorry if I seemed heartless, she has seven cats, we've lost a couple before to neighbours. |
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julian.white
861 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2009 : 22:27:37
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No, it's all free! Andrew was being witty! You'll get used to that after a while.
I'll be quiet now so that this thread doesn't get over-run by cats! |
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liam_dsouza
572 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2009 : 22:28:06
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No you don't pay to come walking unless there is any car parking fees.
I have one cat and it is enough hassle but 7?!
Actually you may be onto something getting people to pay a walk leader when they take part- I like that idea :) |
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Andrew
455 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2009 : 22:31:06
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Hi Hugh,
I've just sent an email directly to you.
Andrew
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Sunday, May 17th, Huntingfield walk
